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Fair Book
Livestock
Need more information? Hancock County Extension and Outreach
327 West 8th Street
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2856
www.extension.iastate.edu/hancock
/HancockCounty4H
www.hancockcountyfair.com/
2015
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Fair Board Directors
President Randy Hiscocks
Vice President Travis Schleusner
Secretary Nancy Jass
Secretary Kay Kern
Director Steve Earles
Director Evan Beshey
Director Andy Bruggeman
Director Maxine Kalkwarf
Director Dave Lampe
Director Michael Johnson
The Hancock County Fair Board takes this opportunity to invite everyone in
the county to "YOUR FAIR”. The success of the District Fair is made possible
through your continued support and interest in our youth—the leaders of
tomorrow. We welcome everyone who is interested in our 4-H and FFA
members as well as the many commercial exhibitors. The Fair Board hopes
town and rural people will attend the fair to see what our young people
have been learning with their clothing, home furnishings, foods, livestock and
other project areas throughout the year. In addition, the many commercial
exhibitors welcome you to visit their displays during the District Fair.
Randy Hiscocks, Fair Board President
Fair Office Nancy Jass, Kay Kern
Commercial Exhibits Max Kalkwarf
Show Veterinarian Dr. Mike Zaugg
General Rules and Regulations
1. No one will be permitted to drive around the fair buildings except to
unload. All vehicles must be parked in the lot south of the fair buildings
or other designated areas. Livestock trailers are to be parked in the
race track pit area. All cars and trucks must be moved to the parking lot
after unloading. Bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles are to be parked
near the entrance gate.
2. The Fair Board reserves the right to interpret these rules and arbitrarily
settle all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto or
otherwise arising out of, connected with, or incident to the Fair.
3. Under no circumstances will anyone or firm be allowed to place
advertising matter upon buildings, fences or other places on the
grounds, except by special permission of the Fair Board. Nor will
anyone be permitted to distribute any advertising at any point outside
the space assigned to them.
4. All decorations shall be flame proof or approved by the fire prevention
bureau. All tents shall be flame proof and owners shall have proof of
the same.
5. Exhibits will be an outgrowth of the members’ work in
4-H or FFA.
6. No animals shall be permitted around the food stands.
7. No animals (including dogs and cats) are allowed in the exhibit
buildings.
8. A six foot (6') alleyway must be maintained in the cattle barn for safety
purposes.
9. Exhibitors of animals found with drug or illegal drug residues will forfeit
any and all premium on animal. The exhibitor will reimburse any and all
buyers for losses. The Fair Board reserves the right to deny the
exhibitor from showing at a future Hancock County District Fair.
Judges and Judging
1. Every judge is asked to read the Hancock County District Fair Rules and
Special Rules of the Dept. he/she is to serve.
2. Every judge shall report to the Superintendent any exhibitor or
exhibitors who in any way, whether by person or agents, interferes with
the judging or shows disrespect toward the judge. The superintendent
may demand an apology from such exhibitor and the Fair Board may
withhold any or all premiums.
3. Each judge and any person acting as clerk to the judge must use special
care to see that the award is properly recorded.
Any decision as to soundness of any animal made by the official
veterinarian and the judges shall be final.
Hancock County District Fair Rules
1. The Hancock County District Fair is open to all youth who are 4-H
members of Hancock County 4-H clubs or to FFA members whose
chapter (school district) includes a portion of Hancock County. FFA
member must be enrolled under the supervision of an Ag Education
Instructor and in good standing with the chapter. FFA member eligibility
is governed by National FFA rules. 4-H and FFA exhibitors from
surrounding counties (Worth, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Wright, Humboldt,
Kossuth and Winnebago) may enter livestock exhibits. See specific
department for entry fee, class information, entry and release times.
2. 4-H Livestock Identification Forms of a member’s livestock projects must
be on file at the County Extension Office by May 15 to be eligible for
exhibition. This shall include exhibits for swine, sheep, dairy, beef
breeding heifers, horses and dogs. Identification forms for cats, meat
rabbits, poultry and other pets are due June 15.
3. FFA livestock projects will be identified on a form provided by the Fair
Board and filed with the County Extension Office by May 15.
4. All 4-H and FFA market beef identification forms must be filed with the
County Extension Office by February 1 to be eligible to show.
5. All livestock shipped under the marketing plan provided by the Fair will
be at the owner’s risk. The Fair Board and its management will use all
diligence to insure safety of stock or articles intended for exhibition,
after their arrival and placement on the grounds, but under no
circumstance will it be responsible for any loss, injury or damage done
to, occasioned by, arising from any animal or article on exhibition or
shipment, and the exhibitor shall indemnify the Fair Board and its
management of all legal or other proceedings.
6. Poultry, entry time is Tuesday 4-7pm. Beef, Pen of three, Bucket/
Bottle Calf, Horse, Rabbits, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Swine, Lambs, Sheep
and Goat entry time will be on Wednesday (this is a change for
species listed in bold). Pet, Cat and Dog entry is on the day of their
show. Refer to the Dept. or Fair Schedule for specific entry times. No
unauthorized livestock exhibits should be brought prior to the assigned
time.
7. All exhibits will be released at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, except entries to be
consigned to livestock auction on Monday. Early removal of any
exhibit will result in forfeiture of premium for that project and may
affect eligibility to show at future fairs.
8. All stalls and pens will be provided. Only hanging fans are to be used.
Grooming chutes will not be allowed in buildings, except with Fair
Board approval.
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9. Members must furnish their own feed and bedding and all
necessary equipment for feeding and watering. Bedding will be
available for purchase at the Fair Office. NO STRAW bedding will
be allowed.
10. All animals must be exhibited in the class entered.
11. All animals should be shown by the owner, if possible.
12. No animal will be awarded a premium unless brought properly into
the show ring when its class is called. All livestock will be placed
according to purple, blue, red, and white ribbon groups.
13. All cattle must be broke to lead for show in the halter classes.
14. The judge may use his/her own discretion in awarding ribbons as
the animals or articles may deserve. A Grand and Reserve Grand
Champion will be selected from the purple ribbon group provided
there are animals to merit the award.
15. Rules and regulations of the Fair Board and the 4-H program will
govern any disputed points in all entries.
16. All exhibitors must stay with their market beef, swine, and sheep until
they are loaded in trucks after the auction.
17. Livestock premiums will be withheld if the exhibitor removes his/her
project prior to the designated release time or if the exhibitor is not
available when his/her project is being loaded in a truck after the
auction.
18. Members auctioning poultry and rabbit exhibits are to provide box
(es) to contain the animals.
19. Livestock premiums will be mailed to each exhibitor as soon as
possible and all premium checks must be cashed within 90 days of
being received.
20. Each exhibitor must clean out his/her stall when the fair is completed.
Clean-out must meet the approval of the superintendent of the
division. The Fair Board may refuse to pay the premium to an
exhibitor who does not stay and clean up his/her stall.
21. Clean-out of stalls and pens is not to occur until after the Production
Livestock Project Auction on Monday.
22. Manure must be deposited at the designated areas.
23. 4-H and FFA exhibitors are allowed to stay at the fairgrounds
overnight in campers in the designated camping area. Watchmen
will be present during the night to oversee livestock barns.
24. FFA members must have their record books up to date and checked
by their advisor. In turn, the advisor is to have completed members
names turned in to the Extension Office by September 15th to
receive record completion premium.
25. Entry forms and other information will be available by mid-June.
26. Each department is responsible for cleaning up the show ring
following their show.
27. No dogs are allowed off leash except during the dog judging.
28. No entry fees will be refunded.
29. Late entries (after July 1) will be accepted after a late fee of $25 is
collected per exhibitor.
30. Transportation to and from Des Moines of large and/or fragile
projects chosen for the Iowa State Fair is up to the exhibitor.
31. Exhibits which do not comply with size guidelines, copyright, and
safety procedures will not be accepted for entry, evaluation or
display at the Iowa State Fair.
32. All exhibitors and a parent or guardian must sign a copy of the
Iowa Youth Code of Ethics.
Please note Health Requirements comply with the state of Iowa
District Fair health rules. A veterinarian will be on site to examine
livestock exhibits as they are being unloaded or penned.
Hancock County Fair Queen Contest
Rules and Regulations
1. Contestants must be a resident of Hancock County.
2. Winners will be announced at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, and will
compete in the Iowa State Fair Queen Contest.
3. Rules regarding entry, age requirements, etc., may be obtained
from any Fair Board member or the Hancock County Extension
Office. Requirements will be published by July 1.
1st prize: $150.00 2nd prize: $75.00
Production Livestock Auction
An auction of production type livestock or selected ribbons where
applicable will be held at the Fairgrounds on Monday at 8:45 a.m.
1. Members must notify the Fair Office staff at entry time which
projects will be offered for auction, giving kind of project, ear-tag
identification number and/or other specific information. Champion
winners must include ribbon placement when signing up for auction.
Champion ribbon winners may not all be sold first at auction. The
order of sale will be determined by department and auction sign-up
information.
2. Three (3) percent of the sale price will be deducted for advertising,
trucking expense and promotion of the auction.
3. It is recommended exhibitors wear a T-shirt, shirt or blouse and jeans
for the auction.
4. Livestock pens are not to be cleaned out prior to the end of the
auction. Please abide by this rule.
5. Dairy exhibitors may bring the highest placed ribbon and a dairy
animal into the ring for a special ribbon auction.
6. Meat goats may be sold at auction. Fancy goats, including fainting
goats, may bring the highest placed ribbon and fancy goat into the
ring for ribbon auction.
7. Exhibits not eligible to be sold at auction include: Market Beef Pen
of Three, Bucket/Bottle Calf exhibits and any Feeder classes
involving beef or sheep. An estimated price/bid for the Pen of
Three will be available (if possible) by Sunday. Only 3 hogs, 3
goats, 3 sheep per exhibitor will be offered for auction, any
additional hogs, sheep, or goats will be sold at the going market
price.
8. Rabbit or poultry exhibitors will be allowed to enter the auction
ring up to four times. The member may only sell one exhibited entry
each time. This includes Grand or Reserve Champions.
9. Livestock should be relatively clean for auction.
10. Livestock projects must have been judged to be eligible for auction.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
11. Auction checks MUST be cashed within 90 days.
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Herdsmanship Award
A $50 cash award will be provided to the top club or chapter judged
according to the criteria listed below. This award will be given for each of
the following species: beef, horse, swine and sheep. Judging may occur 2
or 3 times per day.
1. Arrangement of area 10 pts.
2. Cleanliness and appearance of animals 25 pts.
3. Cleanliness of alleys, pens and stalls 50 pts.
4. Neat and complete stall cards for each animal or pen readable from
alley and sign naming club or chapter.
5. Manure must be deposited at the designated areas.
Premium Money
Premium money will be awarded as listed:
Animal exhibits Blue Red White
Beef Pen of 3 $8.00 $6.50 $5.00
Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Swine 5.50 4.50 3.50
Horse/Pony 4.50 3.50 2.50
Sheep/Lamb, Dog 4.00 3.00 2.00
Rabbit, Poultry, Pet Cat 2.00 1.50 1.00
FCS and SMA exhibits 3.00 2.50 2.00
Gardening exhibits 2.00 1.50 1.00
Communications 9.00 7.50 6.00
FCS and SMA premiums are paid following judging. All premium checks
MUST be cashed within 90 days.
Livestock Showmanship
1. Immediately following the judging of the livestock classes in each
division, a showmanship class will be held, broken down as listed in
each division.
2. All 4-H and FFA members are eligible to enter showmanship.
3. Junior Showmanship will be for members in grades 4 through 8 as
of September 15, of the previous fall.
4. Senior Showmanship will be for members in grades 9 through 12 as
of September 15, of the previous fall. The Senior Showmanship
competition is open to previous Junior Showmanship winners. See
specific livestock department for eligibility.
5. A Champion or Advanced Showmanship class will be conducted in
the Sheep and Horse Departments. Prior Senior Showmanship
winners are eligible to enter this competition. See divisions for further
information. This class may be added to other departments in the
future.
6. Members are not eligible to compete in a previously won
showmanship level, except in advanced classes.
7. No other showmanship awards may be given, except those listed or
approved by the Fair Board.
8. It is recommended that exhibitors wear the suggested attire for their
division in the Showmanship Class.
9. There is no entry fee for Showmanship Classes for exhibitors.
2015 Health Requirements for Exhibition of Livestock,
Poultry, and Birds at State Fair and District Shows are listed as a
separate pdf file. Please Note: there will be a veterinarian on site at the
Hancock County District Fair as livestock are unloaded/entered.
Beef Department Superintendent: Matt Greiman
County Entry Fee: $3 per class
District Entry Fee: $20 per class
No Bedding Fee. Bedding for purchase at Fair Office
or bring your own. No straw bedding.
District/County Premium: $100 minimum split between Overall Breeding
Heifer and Overall Market Beef
Entry time: 7:00-9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22
Show: 8:30 am, Friday, July 24
Release time: 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 26
A six foot (6') alleyway must be maintained in the cattle barn for safety
purposes. Only hanging fans are to be used, no fans in alleyway.
Grooming chutes will not be allowed in the barn, except with Fair Board
member approval. Misting or other water cooling devices are permitted
however they are not to be connected to any hydrant on the fairgrounds.
Cattle will be stalled by county club or chapter with the exception of
keeping family members stalled together. Barns and stalls will not be
bedded prior to fair. Cattle stalls must be cleaned to receive premium.
One tack stall per family is permitted—no exceptions.
All beef exhibitors must be FSQA certified.
Division A - Purebred & Grade Beef Breeding Heifer
1. Members may use purebred or grade females of any recognized
beef breed.
2. For a cow project, a member may use any cow that he/she had as a
yearling beef heifer project or any animal purchased as a cow.
3. Members must obtain purchased animals by May 15 of this year.
4. Heifers entered in this project cannot compete in Market Beef Classes.
5. No unnatural means of providing an animal feed, water or other
fluids (i.e. stomach pump, IV) will be allowed. Refer to Iowa Youth
Code of Ethics.
6. Classes will be split by heifer age and breed after check-in at the
fair. Age splits will (depending on number of entries) likely be:
Heifers born between Jan. 1-May 10 of this year, between Sep. 1-
Dec. 31,prior year, between May 1-Aug. 31 prior year, between
Jan. 1-April 30 prior year, between Sep. 1-Dec. 31 two years prior.
Class A1 Breeding Heifer
Class A6 Cow & Calf Pair - Calf born in current year. This calf is eligible
to show in Class 1 Division A or Class 1 Division B, if identified
by May 15.
Division B - Market Beef
1. It is recommended that all beef exhibitors wear a 4-H or FFA t-shirt,
dark jeans, and hard soled shoes.
2. Market steers and heifers must be weighed and ear tagged by
February 1 of the current year.
3. Members should feed calves separate from other cattle on farm
except siblings may feed calves together.
4. Heifers for the beef classes must have been fed for market and
shown only in the market class.
5. All market beef must be dehorned.
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6. All market beef must have ear tags upon arrival.
7. All calves must be weighed upon arrival at the fairgrounds. Steers
weighing 600 - 900 lbs. and heifers weighing 600 - 850 lbs. will
show in a special feeder class and will be judged on their own merit
as Feeder Cattle. Feeder class exhibits are not eligible for auction.
8. Beef will be judged on individual merit from a killing standpoint,
taking into consideration quality and finish.
9. Each exhibitor (county or district) is limited to showing 3 market beef
halter calves 4-H and FFA combined.
10. Any calf that appears over age for the class will automatically be
placed in the white ribbon group at the discretion of the judge.
11. Market classes will be shown by weight. Classes are determined
after weigh-in.
12. Market heifer and market steers will be shown in separate classes.
There will be a Champion and Reserve Champion selected in
Classes B3 and B6.
13. An overall Grand and Reserve Champion Market Beef exhibit will
be selected from Class B3 and B6 combined.
14. There will be a special class of county bred market beef exhibited.
15. Feeder calves, prospect calves, and Market Pen of 3 class entries
WILL NOT be sold at auction.
16. Market Pen of 3 exhibitors are required to keep a record of cost of
gain and feed efficiency.
17. Commercial Beef (B5) entries should have production records. These
beef cannot be clipped or fitted. They must be washed, brushed,
and broke to lead. The Judge will ask questions concerning
production records.
18. No unnatural means of providing an animal feed, water or other
fluids (i.e. stomach pump, IV) will be allowed. Refer to Iowa Youth
Code of Ethics.
19. Pre 4-H Youth Feeder calves will show in conjunction with the 4-H/
FFA Market Feeder Calves class B2.
Market Feeder Calf (class B2) - See Pre 4-H Youth Show book for kids
younger than 4-H age (pre-school - 3rd grade).
1. Any newborn beef calf (steer or heifer) calved between January 1
and May 15 of the current year. Must be in possession of the
participant within two weeks of birth; ear tagged and identified on
a 4-H livestock identification form from the Hancock County
Extension Office.
2. Animals must be nursed.
3. Any participant may identify two (2) animals, and exhibit one (1) at
the county fair. The calf is not eligible to be sold at the Fair Auction.
Eligible animals can be shown only in the Open Feeder Calf class
during the Market Beef Show—see Fair Schedule.
4. Calves will be shown at halter. Calves may be divided into classes
depending on number of entries at discretion of superintendents.
5. Judging will be based on conformation or quality of the calf.
6. See Health requirements in 2015 Health Requirements document.
7. Participants may keep animals for breeding or market beef project
the following year.
Class B1 Prospect males born between Jan. 1-May 10, current year
Class B2 Market Feeder Calves
Class B3 Market Dairy Steers
Class B4 Market Heifers
Class B5 Bucket/Bottle Calves from previous fair (may be shown with
Division BB, Bucket/Bottle Calf)
Class B6 Commercial Market Beef
Class B7 Market Steers
Class B8 Market Pen of Three
Junior Showmanship (no entry fee)
Senior Showmanship (no entry fee)
District Showmanship (no entry fee)
Division BB - Bucket/Bottle Calf - See Pre 4-H Youth Show book for
kids younger than 4-H age (pre-school - 3rd grade).
Show: 5:00 pm, Friday, July 24
1. The classes open to 4-H Juniors and Intermediates.
2. Any newborn or orphan dairy or beef calf (steer or heifer) calved
between March 1 and June 1 of the current year. Must have been in
participant's possession within two weeks of birth; ear tagged and
identified on 4-H livestock identification report by June 15 of the
current year.
3. Calf must be bucket or bottle fed - no nursing.
4. Participants may identify two (2) animals, and exhibit one (1) at the
county fair. The calf is not eligible to be sold at the Fair Auction.
Eligible animals can be shown only in the Bucket/Bottle class.
5. Calves will be shown at halter and may be divided into classes at
discretion of superintendent.
6. Judging will be based on:
a. What was learned about care and raising of the calf.
b. Fitting and showing of the calf (only washing and brushing,
no clipping) with emphasis on what was learned.
c. General health, condition and management of the calf and
4-H’ers knowledge of this area.
d. Conformation or quality of the calf will not be considered
since purchase should not be on that basis.
7. See Health requirements in the Animal Health Exhibition
Requirements.pdf.
8. Participants may keep animals for dairy, breeding or market beef
project the following year. Calves returning as market beef the
next year must be tagged and weighed prior to February 1.
Contact the Extension Office for weigh-in information.
Class BB1 Junior (grades 4-6 as of May 1)
Class BB2 Intermediate (grades 7-8 as of May 1)
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Dairy Department Superintendent: Matt Greiman
Dairy Cattle
County Entry Fee: $3 per class
District Entry Fee: $15 per class
Dairy Goat
County Entry Fee: $2 per dairy goat
District Entry Fee: $7
No Bedding Fee. Bedding for purchase at Fair Office or bring your
own. No straw bedding.
District Premium based upon number of district entries.
Entry time: 7:00-9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22
Show: immediately following beef, AM, Friday, July 24
Release time: 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 27
1. It is recommended exhibitors wear a plain white T-shirt, shirt or
blouse and white pants or slacks.
2. Exhibitors will be limited to one animal per breed in each class. Limit
of six animals for showing.
3. Exhibitors must have possession of purchased animals by May 15 of
this year.
4. See Beef Department for Bucket/Bottle Calf information.
Division C - Purebred and Grade Dairy Heifers
1. If there are more than 5 yearling heifers, they will be divided into
Junior and Senior yearling classes.
2. A yearling heifer in milk will be put into the next higher class.
3. The Heifer Class, No.1, will be divided into two groups within a
breed if the number of entries warrants. The decision will be made
by the superintendent.
4. Dairy exhibitors may bring their top entry ribbon for a special
ribbon auction. The exhibitor is required to have a dairy entry in the
ring during the ribbon auction.
Classes will be determined by Age.
Class C1 Jr. Heifer Calves - Born 12/01/14 & at least 6 mo.
Class C2 Sr. Heifer Calves - Born 09/01/14 to 11/30/14
Class C3 Jr. Yearling Heifers - Born 03/01/14 to 08/31/14
Class C4 Sr. Yearling Heifers - Born 09/01/13 to 02/28/14
Class C5 Cows - C5A - 2 year olds - Born 09/01/12 to 08/31/13;
C5B - 3&4 year olds - Born 09/01/11 to 08/31/12;
C5C - Aged - Born before 09/01/11
Junior Showmanship (no entry fee)
Senior Showmanship (no entry fee)
Division D - Dairy Goats
1. To be eligible, a member must carry the dairy goat project and
properly identify May 15.
2. All goats must be collared or chained.
3. Limit is one entry per class.
Class D1 Jr. Milking Doe - Females under 24 months of age that are
not in milk and have never freshened.
Class D2 Sr. Milking Doe - Females that have freshened or are in milk.
Junior Showmanship (no entry fee)
Senior Showmanship (no entry fee)
Swine Department Superintendents: Bob Baumgard
Clerk: Paul Hauge
County Entry Fee: $3 per entry
District Entry Fee: $10 per entry
Bedding available for purchase at Fair Office.
District/County Premium: $100 minimum to be split
between Overall Grand Champion and Overall Reserve Grand
Champion Market Swine Exhibits
Entry time: 8:00 a.m.-12 Noon
or 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 22
Show: 8:00 am, Saturday, July 25
Release time: 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 26
1. It is recommended that all exhibitors of swine projects wear a 4-H or
FFA T-shirt and dark blue or black jeans.
2. ALL county swine brought to the Fair for exhibition will be identified
with an official 4-H or FFA ear tag and be on file at the Extension
Office by May 15. District swine entries will comply with
identification requirements of their respective county. Any hogs not
having the proper ear tag or identification will be ineligible to show.
3. District exhibitors may show two market gilts, two market barrows,
and one market pen of 3.
Divisions ED, EM, & EB - Performance Derby, Market Swine, &
Breeding Gilts
1. All market and derby pigs must have been farrowed during the
current calendar year. Breeding gilts must be under one year old.
2. County exhibitors may show a maximum of 14 pigs.
3. Out of county exhibitors are not eligible to exhibit in any Derby
classes.
4. Individual derby pen, derby barrows and derby gilts, and market
pen, market barrows and markets gilts must be identified at the
scale at weigh in.
5. Barrows must be castrated before weighed and tagged in April.
6. All exhibitors must be PQA Plus or FSQA certified.
7. Pigs must weigh a minimum of 230 lbs. to be eligible to sell at
auction.
8. Entry payment reserves the number of classes you wish to exhibit in.
You may switch to a different class/division upon weigh-in at the
fairgrounds.
Performance Derby Swine: County Exhibitors Only
1. Members who weigh and tag their pigs in April may show one
derby pen of three, two derby gilts and two derby barrows. These
members may also show pigs in market pen of three, two market
gilts and two market barrow. Market weight for hogs should be in
the range of 230 to 280 pounds. Derby hog classes will emphasize
rate of gain and overall carcass traits.
2. Individual derby classes will be determined using beginning weights.
First and second place entries will compete for Champion and
Reserve Derby Pig.
3. Derby swine must have been weighed-in during entry dates of April
4-11. Pigs weighed on April 4 had a 50 lb. maximum weight. One
(1) pound was added for each day to a maximum 57 lb. allowed
weight.
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Class ED1 Derby Gilt - Consists of one female entry from the member’s
swine project. This entry may be from your pen of three. May
have 2 derby gilt entries.
Class ED2 Derby Barrow - Consists of one male entriy from a member’s
project. This entry may be from your pen of three. May have
2 derby barrow entries.
Class ED3 Derby Pen - Consists of three pigs from a member's project.
Breeding Swine: County and District Exhibitors
1. Individual breeding gilt classes will be broken down by weight, if
entries warrant a class break down.
Class EB1 Breeding Gilts
Market Swine: County and District Exhibitors
1. Individual Market Swine classes will be determined using Fair weights.
First and second place entries will compete for the Champion and
Reserve champion Individual Market Swine Exhibit.
Class EM4 Market Gilt - Consists of one or two individual female entries
from the member’s swine project. This entry may be from your
pen of three. May have 2 market gilt entries.
Class EM5 Market Barrow - Consists of one or two individual male entries
from a member’s project. This entry may be from your pen of
three. May have 2 market barrow entries.
Class EM6 Market Pen - Consists of three pigs from a member's project.
Junior Showmanship (no entry fee)
Senior Showmanship (no entry fee)
District Showmanship (no entry fee)
Champion and Reserve Champion Derby Barrow & Gilt, Champion and
Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt, and Champion and Reserve Market
Barrow & Gilt will compete for the Overall Champion and Reserve
Champion Pig. Premium money will be awarded to the Overall Grand
and Reserve Grand Champion Hog.
Sheep and Goat Department Superintendent: TBD
County Entry Fee: $3 per entry
Out of County District Entry Fee: $10 per entry
Entry time: 3:00-6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 23
Show: 9:30 am, Thursday, July 23
Release time: 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 27
Bedding for purchase at Fair Office or bring your own.
No straw bedding.
District/County Premium: $100 minimum split between Overall Breeding
Ewe and Overall Market Lamb
1. It is recommended that all exhibitors of sheep projects wear a 4-H/
FFA t-shirt and dark jeans or pants.
2. See each division for the maximum number of entries.
3. Lambs must be born after January 1 of current year.
4. All market lambs & market meat goats must be weighed and
identified with a county ear tag by May 15 of the current year.
Division F - Market Lambs
1. Sheep shown in market lamb classes cannot be shown in Division G.
2. Members may enter five (5) lambs in the Individual Market Lamb
Class.
3. Market lambs may be shorn before showing, however, lambs should
not be blocked.
5. Market lambs must be shown in the ring to qualify for the auction and
premium money. Breeding lambs or sheep are not permitted in the
auction.
6. All market lambs will be weighed upon arrival at the fair. Lambs
weighing less than 110# will be put in a special feeder class and
will not be eligible for auction. Lambs will be placed in classes
according to fair weight.
7. Male lambs must be wethers. No ram lambs can be shown in market
classes. All sheep must be docked.
8. The Top Rate of Gain lambs will be recognized.
Class F1 Individual Market Lamb
Division G - Commercial/Registered Sheep
1. Members are limited to two entries/breed in each class.
2. Exhibitors must furnish a certificate of registry, registered in the
member’s name or in a partnership with his/her parent or guardian.
The animal must carry proper identification.
Class G1 Commercial/Registered Jr. Ram (born after Jan. 1,
current yr)
Class G2 Commercial/Registered Ewe Lambs (born after Jan.
1, of the current year)
Class G3 Commercial/Registered Yearling Ewe (2 mature
bottom teeth)
Junior Showmanship (no entry fee)
Senior Showmanship (no entry fee)
District Showmanship (no entry fee)
Market Meat Goat
County Entry Fee: $3 per entry
Out of County District Entry Fee: $10 per entry
Bedding for purchase at Fair Office or bring your own. No straw
bedding.
1. All market meat goats must be weighed and identified with a county
ear tag by May 15 of the current year.
2. Meat goats may sell at auction. Fancy goats may sell highest ribbon
at auction.
Market Meat Goat
Class MG1 Meat Goat - Wether
Breeding Meat Goat
Class BG1 Does (class may be broken by age if needed)
Fancy Goat
Class FG2 Pygmy goats-Fainters
Class FG3 Other fancy goat
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Horse Department Co-Superintendents: Crystal Drake & Laurie Hadacek
County & District Entry Fee: $3 per class
District Jump Out fee: $3 per horse
County Exhibit Entry time: 5:00 - 7:00pm., Wednesday, July 22
District Exhibit Entry time: 5:00-8:00pm., Wednesday, July 22 (for those
stalling during the fair)
Game/Timed events show: 12:00 pm, Thursday, July 23
Thursday District Entry time 11:00- 11:45 a.m., July 23
Performance show: 8:00 am, Sunday, July 26
Sunday District Entry time: 7:00-7:45 a.m., July 26
Release time: 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 26
1. Dress Code:
In-Hand/Halter Classes
In Western halter and showmanship classes, the exhibitor is expected
to wear a cowboy hat.
4-H armbands must be worn on the upper left arm or a chevron can
be worn on the upper left chest. Failure to do so will result in
disqualification.
Chaps, spurs, ball caps, tank tops, T-shirts, or jersey-type shirts ARE
NOT to be worn.
Dark blue jeans without holes must be worn. A belt is required.
Western boots must be worn. Fashion heels are prohibited.
A solid, plain, front button or snap long sleeved, collared shirt of any
color (including white) may be worn. The following is prohibited:
personalized logos or embroidery, zippers, sheer or lace fabric,
embellishments or bling of any kind including, but not limited to,
sequins, rhinestones, chains, etc. Shirt must be tucked in.
Failure by exhibitor to wear correct number(s) in a visible manner
shall result in disqualification.
Failure to wear appropriate attire will result in dropping of a ribbon
group.
Judge and superintendents have final say on attire approval the day
of show
Performance/Game Classes
Protective Headgear Policy–All 4-H’ers must wear properly fitting
protective headgear passing or surpassing current applicable ASTM/
SEI (American Society for Testing and Materials/Safety Equipment
Institute) standards with harness secured while riding anywhere on the
competition grounds. Harness must be secured and properly fitted.
NO HATS, SCARVES, ETC., ARE TO BE WORN UNDER THE HELMET.
It is the responsibility of the rider, parent, or guardian to see that the
headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for
protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly
fitted and in good condition. Any rider violating this rule at any time
must immediately be prohibited from further riding until such
headgear is in place. No helmet will result in disqualification.
4-H armbands must be worn on the upper left arm or a chevron can
be worn on the upper left chest. Failure to do so will result in
disqualification.
Chaps, ball caps, tank tops, T-shirts, or jersey-type shirts ARE NOT to
be worn.
Spurs are permissible. Spurs must be dull and the rowels free-
moving. If excessive or inappropriate use of spurs is determined, you
will be asked to remove them.
Dark blue jeans without holes must be worn. A belt is required.
Western boots must be worn. Fashion heels are prohibited.
A solid, plain, front button or snap long sleeved, collared shirt of any
color (including white) may be worn. The following is prohibited:
personalized logos or embroidery, zippers, sheer or lace fabric,
embellishments or bling of any kind including, but not limited to,
sequins, rhinestones, chains, etc. Shirt must be tucked in.
Failure by exhibitor to wear correct number(s) in a visible manner
shall result in disqualification.
Failure to wear appropriate attire will result in dropping of a ribbon
group.
Judge and superintendents have final say on attire approval the day
of show
2. Exhibitors are REQUIRED to wear helmets in ALL riding and driving
classes and whenever they are mounted on a horse during county
fair.
3. At no time will attire be considered except to coincide with rules listed
below and cleanliness.
4. Approved bridles and bits must be used. See the Rules and
Regulations for 4-H Equine Shows in Iowa, 4H-511C Revised 2013.
5. No substitute exhibitors allowed.
6. Maximum of five (5) horses entered.
7. JUNIOR-Exhibitors in 4-8th grade as of May 1.
8. SENIOR-Exhibitors in 9-12th grade as of May 1.
9. There are no entry fees for exhibitors in the showmanship classes.
10. Class 19, Advanced Showmanship, is for county exhibitors who have
won showmanship in the Senior division. If you have won Jr.
Showmanship you can enter the Sr. Showmanship class. If you have
won both Jr. and Sr. Showmanship Class, you must show in the
Advanced Showmanship Class.
11. Class 22, Walk/Trot is for Junior exhibitors and Intermediate/Senior
exhibitors exhibiting for the first time in 4-H or FFA.
12. Class 23, Junior Horse Walk/Trot, is for HORSES age 5 years and
under only. Riders can be any age, preferably Seniors. Safety is of
utmost importance.
13. High point and All Around points will be determined by the class
placing and the number of entries in each class.
14. High point will be on one horse and rider combination. Classes that
count for High point are:
Jr/Sr Overall Draft - 5, 6, 21
Jr/Sr Overall Performance - 17-19, 24-30
Jr/Sr Overall Games - 31-39
15. Exhibitors in the costume class must have different, original idea/
costume each year of participation.
16. All class requirements and/or obstacles will come from the 4-H Guide
for Light Horse Shows in Iowa, 4-H 511C.
17. A current health certificate (within 30 days of the show) is REQUIRED
when checking in your horse. In addition, a negative Coggins test
(within 6 mo. of the show) is also required for out-of-state horses.
18. All horses must be stalled - no overnight ties.
19. The superintendent reserves the right to enforce any and all
regulations as specified in the 4-H Guide for Light Horse Shows in
Iowa, 4H-511C Revised 2013.
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Division I & J - Halter: Draft Horses, Light Horses, and Ponies
1. January 1st will be the basis for determining age of horses and
ponies.
Suckling colt - Jan. 1, of current year to time of show.
Yearling - Jan. 1, to Dec. 31, of previous yr.
2 Year Old - Jan. 1, to Dec. 31 of previous 2 yrs.
Over 2 Years - Born before Dec. 31 of previous 2 yrs.
2. Only one entry per person per class.
3. Generally, draft horses, light horses, and ponies will be judged on
50% appearance, 30% fitting, and 20% showmanship.
4. All entries must be mares or geldings; no stallions over 12 months
allowed.
5. Showmanship at halter will be judged 80% on handling, 20% on
appearance of horse or pony.
6. The superintendent reserves the right to enforce any and all
regulations as specified in the 4-H Guide for Light Horse Shows in
Iowa.
Halter classes: (Sunday, 8:00 a.m.)
Class I1 Draft Horse Mares 4 yrs. of age and younger
Class I2 Draft Horse Mares 5 yrs. of age and older
Class I3 Draft Horse Geldings 4 yrs. of age and younger
Class I4 Draft Horse Geldings 5 yrs. of age and older
Grand Champion Draft Halter Horse
Class I5 Draft Horse Junior Showmanship
Class I6 Draft Horse Senior Showmanship
Class J7 Pony Suckling Colt
Class J8 Pony Yearling
Class J9 Pony Two Year Olds
Class J10 Pony Mares Over 2 yrs. Old
Class J11 Pony Geldings Over 2 yrs. Old
Grand Champion Halter Pony
Class J12 Light Horse Suckling Colt
Class J13 Light Horse Yearling
Class J14 Light Horse Two Year Old
Class J15 Light Horse Mares Over 2 yrs. Old
Class J16 Light Horse Geldings Over 2 yrs. Old
Grand Champion Light Halter Horse
Showmanship
Class J17 Light Horse & Pony Junior Showmanship
Class J18 Light Horse & Pony Senior Showmanship
Class J19 Light Horse & Pony Advanced Showmanship (County Exhibitors
Only)
Performance Classes: (following halter classes)
Class J20 Junior and Senior English Pleasure
Class J21 Junior and Senior Horse Driving
Class J22 Walk/Trot (Jr. Exhibitors and first year Sr. exhibitors)
Class J23 Junior Horse Walk/Trot (Horse 5 yrs and under open to
Juniors and Seniors)
Class J24 Junior Western Pleasure
Class J25 Senior Western Pleasure
Class J26 Junior Western Horsemanship
Class J27 Senior western horsemanship
Class J28 Junior and Senior Reining
Class J29 Junior Trail
Class J30 Senior Trail
Games Classes: (Thursday, 12:00 p.m.)
Class J31 Junior and Senior Egg and Spoon
Class J32 Junior and Senior Break the Gait
Class J33 Junior Barrel Racing
Class J34 Senior Barrel Racing
Class J35 Junior and Senior Flag Race
Class J36 Junior and Senior Key Hole
Class J37 Junior and Senior Stake Race
Class J38 Junior Pole Bending
Class J39 Senior Pole Bending
Class J40 Junior and Senior Jumping Figure 8
Class J41 Costume Class - Open to All Exhibitors
High Point Junior Performance - County Exhibitors
High Point Senior Performance - County Exhibitors
High Point Junior Games - County Exhibitors
High Point Senior Games - County Exhibitors
All Around Junior - County Exhibitors
All Around Senior - County Exhibitors
Sportsmanship Award - County Exhibitors
Rabbit Department Superintendent: Gloria Mayland
Clerk: Ladonna Schaeffer
Entry Fee: $1 per entry
District Entry Fee: $2 per entry
District/County Premium: $10 minimum for Overall Meat Rabbit and $10
minimum for Overall Fancy Rabbit
Entry time: 7:00-10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22
Show: 3:30 pm, Friday, July 24
Release time: 5:30 p.m., Sunday July 26
District Exhibit Release: After Show
Division M - Rabbits
1. Members are limited to two entries per class.
2. No young with doe allowed.
3. Top Showman: Each exhibitor may select one rabbit and compete for
top showman.
4. Out of County exhibits may leave after the show.
Class M1 Individual Meat Rabbit - Rabbit must be 8-12 weeks old.
May be from pen of 3
Class M2 Meat Pen - Consists of 3 rabbits 8-12 weeks old
Class M3 Jr. Meat Breeding Doe - Immature doe 4-6 mo
Class M4 Jr. Meat Breeding Buck - Immature buck 4-6 mo
Class M5 Meat Breeding Doe - Mature doe over 6 mo
Class M6 Meat Breeding Buck - Mature buck over 6 mo
Class M7 Fancy Breeds - Sr. buck - Angora, Dutch, English Spot, Mini
Lop, Netherlands Dwarf, Polish, Rex
Class M8 Fancy Breeds - Sr. doe - Angora, Dutch, English Spot, Mini
Lop, Netherlands Dwarf, Polish, Rex
Class M9 Fancy Breeds - Jr. buck - Angora, Dutch, English Spot, Mini
Lop, Netherlands Dwarf, Polish, Rex
Class M10 Fancy Breeds - Jr. doe - Angora, Dutch, English Spot, Mini
Lop, Netherlands Dwarf, Polish, Rex
Class M11 Costume Class (exhibitors may be split into Junior and Senior
divisions)
Showmanship (no entry fee)
District Showmanship (no entry fee)
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Poultry Department Superintendent: Glee & Glenn Christ
Clerk: Gloria Mayland
Entry Fee: $1 per entry
District Entry Fee: $2 per entry
District/County Premium: $10 minimum for Overall Market Poultry and
$10 minimum for Overall Fancy Poultry
Entry time: 4:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, July 21
Show: 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 22
County Release time: 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 27
District Exhibit Release: Overall champion & reserve champion market &
fancy birds are required to stay until County Release time. All other birds
can choose to leave after Show.
1. A 4-H or FFA member must have enrolled and identified a poultry
project by June 15 to enter into competition.
2. All birds will be placed according to blue, red, and white ribbon
groups.
4. The judge will select a Grand and Reserve Champion from each
division at his or her discretion.
5. Out of County exhibits may leave after the show unless they win
overall champion or reserve champion market or fancy divisions.
Superintendents are willing to care for district birds that are required
to stay.
Division N - Production
1. Maximum of one entry per class. An entry is a pen of 3.
Class N1 Production Pullets - hatched after Jan 1st, current year, not yet
laying
Class N2 Mature Hens - hatched prior to Jan 1st, current year, or current
laying hens.
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Division O - Market Poultry - chickens
1. Do not enter birds in more than one class. If you are unsure of weight,
pick based on your best guess. Superintendents will help determine
the appropriate class for your entry and will move them accordingly
at check-in.
2. Market Poultry will be judged on market qualities.
3. A class entry consists of 3 birds. Uniformity of birds is placed higher.
4. Limited to 1 entry per class. (An entry is 3 birds). Maximum of 3
classes entered.
5. Birds purchased through the Extension Office may show in classes O1-
O4.
Class O1 Fryers - Three birds under 3 lbs. each
Class O2 Broilers - Three birds 3-4 lbs. each
Class O3 Light Roasters - Three birds 4-5 lbs. each
Class O4 Heavy Roaster - Three birds 5 lbs. & over each
Class SMB Special Market Broiler Class: 3 birds, entries are limited to
those birds purchased through the Extension Office.
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Division P- Miscellaneous Market - Each member is limited to one entry
per class.
Class P1 Ducks - Two birds per pen
Class P2 Geese - Two birds per pen
Class P3 Turkeys - Two birds per pen
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Overall Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Market Animals selected
Division Q - Poultry Fancy Breeding - chickens
1. Each member is limited to 8 entries total. No more than 2 entries in
each class breakdown. An entry is one bird.
2. Classes will be broken down by breed and gender at check in. Class
break down will likely be:
Large Standard - Male (American/Asiatic/English)
Large Standard - Female (American/Asiatic/English)
Small Standard - Male (Mediterranean/Continental)
Small Standard - Female (American/Asiatic/English
3. Classes will be judged on breed characteristics of male and female.
Class Q1 Fancy Chicken
Grand Champion
Reserve Champion
Division R - Waterfowl Fancy Breeding
1. Each member is limited to 4 entries. An entry is one bird.
2. Classes may be broken down by gender depending on number of
entries.
Class R1 Geese
Class R2 Ducks
Waterfowl Grand Champion
Waterfowl Reserve Champion
Division S - Miscellaneous Fancy Breeding
1. Each member is limited to 2 entries per class. A maximum of 4 classes
entered. An entry is one bird.
2. Classes may be broken down by gender depending on number of
entries.
Class S1 Turkey
Class S2 Guinea
Class S3 Peacock
Class S4 Pheasant
Large Fancy Grand Champion
Large Fancy Reserve Champion
Class S5 Bantam Chicken
Class S6 Small Misc. - (Pigeon & Quail)
Small Fancy Grand Champion
Small Fancy Reserve Champion
Overall Grand & Reserve Champion Fancy Animals Selected
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Dog Department Superintendent: Linda Friedow
Check in time: 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 24
Show: 1:30 pm, Friday, July 24
Release time: After show
Entry Fee: $1 per class
District Entry Fee: $2 per class
Division K - Dog Obedience
1. Only dogs identified on the Dog Identification form by May 15 of
the current year may exhibit a the Hancock County District Fair
2. All dogs must be on leash. Dogs must not be taken near other
livestock or into exhibit buildings on the fairgrounds.
3. Dogs will not be housed at the fairgrounds. They are to be brought
and returned home on show day.
4. Dogs must have proof of current rabies and distemper vaccination.
Exhibitors must have a veterinarian’s certificate with them
showing the dates of immunization or certificate presented at the
time of entry.
5. Classes are listed in order of Novice to Advanced. Dog and handlers
advance in class. Once a dog and handler have advanced in class,
they cannot enter a less advanced class.
6. No coloring or painting of dogs is permitted. If this rule is not
followed, it may result in disqualification of the exhibit.
7. Exhibitors of dog projects should wear a plain white shirt, or 4-H T-
shirt, or blouse and dark pants/ jeans. Closed toe shoes are also
necessary—no flip-flops.
Class K1 Pre-Novice A—For dogs and exhibitors in first year of 4-H
dog obedience training. Dogs will be judged on their ability
to heel on leash, stand for examination on leash, sit, and stay
for one minute, and stay down for three minutes on leash.
Recall will be on leash. Dogs cannot have an AKC CD or UKC
CD degree prior to the fair.
Class K2 Pre-Novice B—For dogs in first year of dog obedience and
exhibitors who have completed more than one year of
obedience training. Exercises are the same as in Pre-Novice A
class. Dogs cannot have an AKC CD or UKC CD degree prior
to fair.
Class K3 Sub-Novice—For dogs and handlers in second year, who are
not ready for off leash heeling. Dogs will heel on leash only,
stand for examination off leash, recall off leash, sit and stay
for one minute off leash, and stay down for three minutes off
leash. Dogs in this class may not be entered in Pre-Novice A or
Pre-Novice B classes. Dogs must not have an AKC CD or UKC
CD degree.
Class K4 Novice A—For dogs and handlers in second or third year of
training. Dogs will heel on and off leash, stand for
examination off leash, recall off leash, sit stay for one minute,
and down stay for three minutes off leash. Dogs in this class
may not be entered in Pre-Novice A, Pre-Novice B, or Sub
Novice classes. Handlers and dogs must not have AKC CD or
UKC CD degree.
Class K5 Novice B—For dogs and handlers in third year or more.
Exercises same as Novice A class. Dogs in this class may not be
entered in any previous class. Dogs must not have an AKC CD
or UKC CD degree.
Class K6 Graduate Novice A—For dogs and handlers in the fourth
year or more. Dogs will heel on leash, excluding the Figure 8
which will be off leash. Drop on recall, the dumbbell recall,
recall over the high jump, and recall over the broad jump. The
long down for 3 minutes with the handler out of sight. Dogs in
this class may not be entered in Pre-Novice A or B, Sub-Novice
nor Novice A or B classes. Handlers and dogs must not have
an AKC CDX or UKC CDX degree.
Class K7 Open—Dogs will heel off leash, drop on recall, retrieve on
the flat and over the high jump, broad jump, and do a sit stay
for 3 minutes and a down stay for 5 minutes with the handler
out of sight. Dogs in this class may not be entered in Pre-
Novice A or B, Sub-Novice, Novice A or B classes.
Class K8 Challenge Novice—For dogs and handlers in second year or
more. Dogs in this class may not be entered in pre-novice or
sub-novice classes but may be entered in Novice A, Novice B,
Graduate Novice or Open. Winner of this class is not eligible
for Highest or Reserve Highest Scoring Dog in show.
Grand Champion will be selected from Classes K4 and above classes.
Reserve Champion will be selected from Classes K1—K3.
Special awards will be given for top county exhibitor, if district exhibitors
are Grand /Reserve.
Each exhibit may be awarded ribbons: Purple, Blue, Red or White
Showmanship (Handling):
Class K9 Junior Handler—Junior 4-H Exhibitors
Class K10 Intermediate Handler—Intermediate 4-H Exhibitors
Class K11 Senior Handler—Senior 4-H Exhibitors
Grand Champion and Reserve—Showmanship—Purple and Lavender
Rosette
Each exhibit may be awarded ribbons: Purple, Blue, Red or White
4-H Cat Department Superintendent: Linda Friedow
Entry Fee: $1 per entry
Check In Time: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 25
Show: immediately following check-in
Release Time: After Show
Not open to District Exhibitors
Division L - Cats
1. Judging is based on the condition of the animal (health, cleanliness,
disposition, grooming, and safety); costs (feeding, veterinary, and
equipment); management (housing/environment, feeding/watering,
disease prevention), and exhibitor's general knowledge about their
cat. Cats are to be clean and mat free. Limit of two entries.
2. Cats will not be housed at the fairgrounds; they will be judged and
taken home.
3. All cats must have a rabies vaccination certificate present at check
in time. The rabies certificate for cats vaccinated the first time is
good for one (1) year. The second year’s vaccination is good for
three (3) years. Cats should be taken to a veterinarian each year.
Distemper and other vaccinations are required annually. Bring
certificates showing the latest vaccinations for both rabies and
distemper.
4. Pregnant cats or cats nursing kittens are not to be shown.
5. Claws are to be clipped. De-clawing is not required.
6. Cats should have a collar and leash.
7. No coloring or painting is allowed.
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4-H Small Pet Department Superintendent: Linda Friedow
Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry
Not open to District Exhibitors
Check In Time: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 25
Show: immediately following check-in
Release Time: After Show
1. The member must have properly identified the pet by June 15 of
the current year.
2. Pets will not be housed at the fairgrounds; they will be judged and
taken home.
3. Judging is based on the condition of the animal (health, cleanliness,
disposition, grooming, and safety); costs (feeding, veterinary, and
equipment); management (housing/environment, feeding/watering,
disease prevention), and exhibitor's general knowledge about their
pet. All pets will be placed according to purple, blue, red, and
white ribbon groups.
4. Limit of three pet exhibit entries.
5. Pets must be kept in a proper housing unit - no loose pets permitted.
Exhibiting excitable small animals can be hazardous to the animal,
unless care is given to have adequate water, ventilation, and food
available while the animal is at the fair. The exhibitor is responsible
for providing these items along with any special equipment. Please
bring own cage/carrier.
6. This class includes: fish, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, snakes, mice,
rats, chinchillas and some birds. Animals who are also eligible in
other fair classes cannot show in both their livestock division and the
pet show. Example: Calves can be shown in pet or bucket bottle but
not both. Rabbits can be shown in the rabbit show or the pet show
but not both. Turtles may not be shown in any fair class.
7. Proof of rabies and other appropriate vaccinations must be
provided at check-in.